Blue and cream gingham cotton blouse. The flat back contrasts with the beautifully crafted front: the flat pleats across the entire width of the blouse are held in place by a few lines of smocking, keeping them firmly in place. At the bottom, the pleats are pronounced but free. They structure, enliven, and geometricize the front of the blouse. The balloon sleeves, closed, like the back, with natural mother-of-pearl buttons, and the flat collar hand-embroidered with blue flowers, complete the ensemble.
